Trans-Canada Rail Guide, 4th: Includes City Guides to Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vanvouver (Trans-Canada Rail Guide)

The worlds most scenic rail ride. A journey on Canadas transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the lines span 3974 miles, taking in not only several of North Americas finest cities but also some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, including the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

Rail travel for all budgets – This comprehensive guidebook gives information for all budgets, from the cheapest rail tickets with shoestring accommodation in the cities along the route to the most luxurious guided tours.

· Fully revised 4th edition – updated and with new mapping

· Rail travel for all budgets – where to get the best deals

· Mile-by-mile route guide – what to see along the route; with 25 maps

· Railway history – the rail link that created modern Canada

· City guides and maps – the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in eight major stops along the lines: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary

Mile by mile route guide with 25 maps to the rail route from Halifax to Vancouver. Includes how to book tickets, 8 detailed city guides plus background and rail history.

'An essential companion' The Railway Magazine (UK)

'Handy to have even if you're not travelling by train' Travel Scoop (Canada)

‘Invaluable The Daily Telegraph (UK)

'For anyone contemplating all or part of this journey, this is the guide

Traveller Magazine (UK)

INTRODUCTION - PART 1: PLANNING YOUR TRIP 1.1 Routes and costs – Route options – Breaking your journey – Costs – Rail tickets, passes and fares – 1.2 When to go – 1.3 Making a booking – With a tour or on your own? – VIA Rail sales agents – 1.4 Visas and medical insurance Visas – Medical insurance 1.5 What to take Clothes – Medical supplies – Money – Background reading

PART 2: CANADA 2.1Facts about the country – Geographical background (climate, transport and communications, flora and fauna) – Historical outline – The Quebec issue – Economy – The people – Government – Education and social welfare – Religion – 2.2 Practical information for the visitor – Documents – Arriving in Canada – Hotels – Local transport – Electricity – Time – Money – Post and telecommunications – Newspapers – Holidays – Festivals – Food – Drink – What to do in the evening – Shopping – Taxes – Crime

PART 3: TRANS-CANADA RAILWAY 3.1 Building the first trans-Canada railway – Canada before the railway – The Pacific scandal – The railway under the Liberals – Over to the CPR – Dangers and difficulties – On the verge of bankruptcy – Completion of the railway – Early railway service – Into the 20th century: CNR and VIA Rail – Two more transcontinental lines – The CNR takes over – 3.2 The lines today – The Canadian – The Ocean – The Corridor – The Skeena – The Rocky Mountaineer – The Hudson Bay

PART 4: CITY GUIDES AND PLANS 4.1 Halifax – History – Arrival – Getting around – Orientation – Services – Where to stay – Map –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Moving on – 4.2 Quebec City – History – Arrival – Getting around – Orientation – Services – Where to stay – Map –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Festivals – Moving on – 4.3 Montreal – History – Arrival – Getting around – Orientation – Services – Where to stay – Map –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Festivals – Moving on

– 4.4 Toronto – History – Arrival – Getting around – Orientation – Services – Where to stay – Map –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Festivals – Moving on – 4.5 Winnipeg – History – Arrival – Getting around – Orientation – Services – Where to stay – Map –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Festivals – Moving on

– 4.6 Edmonton – History – Arrival – Getting around – Orientation – Services – Where to stay – Map –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Festivals – Moving on – 4.7 Calgary – History – Arrival – Getting around – Orientation – Services – Where to stay – Map –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Festivals – Moving on

– 4.8 Vancouver – History – Arrival – Getting around – Orientation – Services – Where to stay – Map –Where to eat – Nightlife – What to see – Festivals – Moving on

PART 5: ROUTE GUIDES AND MAPS 5.1 Using this guide – Railway subdivisions, mile markers, signal masts, station names, stops, time zones – 5.2 The Ocean: Halifax to Montreal – 5.3 The Corridor route: Montreal to Toronto – 5.4 The Canadian: Toronto to Vancouver – 5.5 The Skeena: Jasper to Prince Rupert – 5.6 The Rocky Mountaineer: Calgary to Vancouver – 5.7 The Hudson Bay: Winnipeg to Churchill

APPENDICES 6.1 Timetables – 6.2 French words and phrases – 6.3 Bibliography

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